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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Shorne, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal in Shorne: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages being knocked down
- Garages in a row or block
Need garage roof removal in Shorne?
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Shorne
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. Typical jobs include garage conversions and block garages, including bargeboards, ridge pieces and cement gutters.
Rural garages near Shorne are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- File the waste paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Duty holders and landlords in Shorne
For managing agents and freeholders in Shorne, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Garage roofs in Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. If your garage roof job is in Shorne, let us know about access. Shorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Shorne to London (about 23 miles away).
Across Shorne, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If you let a house with a garage near Higham station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in DA12 start with the postcode and some photos. From The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile south)
Places near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
How we work
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Shorne is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Why people call us in Shorne
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garages due a new roof
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Old, cracked sheets
- Lean-tos and carports
Around Gad's Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
FAQs for Shorne
Do you come out to small villages like Shorne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Shorne homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Do not pressure-wash it first.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
The scope of garage roof removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- High winds can delay roof work
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Shorne
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
How we price garage roof removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site